NETGEAR DGND3300 user manual Wireless Repeating Also Called WDS

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RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual

Wireless Repeating (Also Called WDS)

The Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router can be used with a wireless access point (AP) to build large bridged wireless networks. Wireless repeating is a type of Wireless Distribution System (WDS).

Warning: If you use the wireless repeating function, your options for wireless security are limited to None or WEP. For more information about wireless security, see Chapter 2, “Safeguarding Your Network.”

The following figure shows a wireless repeating scenario:

Base Station AP

Repeater AP

Figure 5-12

To set up a wireless network using WDS, the following conditions must be met for both APs:

•Both APs must use the same SSID, wireless channel, and encryption mode (see “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings” on page 2-4or “Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network” on page 2-10).

•Both APs must be on the same LAN IP subnet. That is, all the AP LAN IP addresses are in the same network.

•All LAN devices (wired and wireless computers) must be configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the APs.

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Statement of Conditions Product Registration, Support, and DocumentationTrademarks Certificate of the Manufacturer/ImporterEurope EU Declaration of Conformity FCC Information to User FCC Guidelines for Human ExposureFCC Declaration Of Conformity FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & InstructionsProduct and Publication Details Contents Chapter Protecting Your Network Appendix B Related Documents Index V1.0, March About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and ScopeHow to Use This Manual How to Print This ManualVersion Date Description V1.0 March Original publication Revision HistoryPublication Revision History Xiv Chapter Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Setup ManualLogging In to Your Modem Router Document in Preparing Your Network in Appendix BV1.0, March Using the Setup Wizard Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings ISP does not require login Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses Dhcp to Basic Settings screen fieldsSettings Description Configuring Adsl Settings XxxxxxxxxxxxV1.0, March V1.0, March Chapter Safeguarding Your Network Planning Your Wireless NetworkWireless Placement and Range Guidelines See Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings onWireless Security Options Wireless data Security options Range up to 300 foot radiusManually Configuring Your Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Network Key 8-63 characters Configuring WEP Wireless SecurityWPA-802.1x Security Options section, select the WEP radio button Configuring WPA, WPA2, or Mixed WPA2 + WPA Wireless Security V1.0, March Using Push N Connect WPS to Configure Your Wireless Network Using a WPS Button to Add a WPS Client Using PIN Entry to Add a WPS Client Configuring Advanced WPS Settings Adding More WPS Clients Adding Both WPS and Non-WPS Clients Restricting Access to Your Modem Router Enable Wireless Router RadioV1.0, March V1.0, March Protecting Access to Your Modem Router Chapter Protecting Your NetworkRestricting Access by MAC Address Changing the Built-In PasswordSelect the Turn Access Control On checkbox Blocking Access to Internet Sites V1.0, March Firewall Rules Adding or Editing Firewall Service Rules Field Outbound Rules Inbound RulesBlocking Access to Internet Services V1.0, March Scheduling Blocking Field Description Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web AccessLog Entry Descriptions Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications Setting the Time V1.0, March Chapter Using Network Monitoring Tools Upgrading the FirmwareManually Checking for Firmware Upgrades V1.0, March Viewing Modem Router Status Information Modem Router Status Fields DhcpConnection Status Modem Router Statistics Connection Status SettingsStatistics Viewing a List of Attached Devices Managing the Configuration File Backing Up and Restoring the ConfigurationErasing the Configuration Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the Modem Router Enabling Remote Management Access Select the Turn Remote Management On check boxV1.0, March V1.0, March Chapter Customizing Your Network Settings Using the LAN Setup OptionsLAN Setup SettingsLAN TCP/IP Using the Modem Router as a Dhcp Server Address ReservationUsing a Dynamic DNS Service Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box Setting Description Configuring the WAN Setup OptionsWAN Setup Settings Setting Up a Default DMZ Server WAN PortSetting up Quality of Service QoS Configuring QoS for Internet AccessQoS for Applications and Online Gaming QoS for a Router LAN Port QoS for a MAC Address Editing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy Configuring Static Routes V1.0, March Wireless Repeating Also Called WDS Wireless Repeating Function Setting Up the Base Station Setting Up a Repeater Unit Fill in the Base Station MAC Address fieldV1.0, March Chapter Fine-Tuning Your Network Assessing Your Speed Requirements Network Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time Optimizing Your Network BandwidthTheoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router Optimizing Wireless Performance Identify critical wireless linksChoose your settings Changing the MTU SizeApplication Universal Plug and PlayCommon MTU Sizes V1.0, March Quick Tips Chapter TroubleshootingQuick Tips Recommendation InstructionsTroubleshooting with the LEDs Troubleshooting with the LEDs Situation Recommended ActionCannot Access the Router Menu Checking the WAN IP Address Cannot Access the InternetChecking the Configuration V1.0, March Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility Testing the LAN Path to Your RouterTesting the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Ping -n 10 IP addressProblems with Date and Time Wireless ConnectivityViewing Available Networks Restoring the Factory Configuration Settings Using the Restore Factory Settings ButtonInternet connection Table A-1. Default Configuration SettingsFeature Default Setting Router login Local network LANFeature Default Setting Wireless Technical SpecificationsTable A-1. Specifications Power AdapterRegulatory Compliance Interface SpecificationsEnvironmental Appendix B Related Documents Document LinkV1.0, March Index Index-2 Index-3 Index-4
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